About Pleural Mesothelioma - A
Cancer of the Lining of the Lungs
Pleural Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining
of the lungs, called the "pleura". The "pleura" are fibrous sheets that help
to protect the lungs. They produce a lubricating fluid that allow the lungs
to move smoothly as we breathe.
Because pleural mesothelioma is uncommon, some doctors misdiagnose the disease
as lung cancer. Lung cancer, however, is different from pleural mesothelioma
because lung cancer is a malignant tumor that originates in the lungs, whereas
pleural mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the lungs.
Pleural mesothelioma is the most common type of malignant mesothelioma. It
accounts for about 75% of all types of malignant mesothelioma.
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About
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Cancer
Peritoneal mesothelioma is
a cancer in the lining that surrounds the stomach or abdomin,
called the peritoneum. The peritoneum are cells that produce
a lubricating fluid that protect the stomach. They allow the
stomach to move freely when, for instance, you are digesting
food.
Peritoneal mesothelioma is much less common than pleural
mesothelioma. It accounts for about 10 to 20% of mesotheliomas.
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Peritoneal Mesothelioma
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About Pericardial
Mesothelioma Cancer
Pericardial
mesothelioma is a cancer in the lining
that surrounds the heart, called the pericardium.
The pericardium are cells that produce a
lubricating fluid that protect the heart.
They allow the heart to move freely when,
for instance, it is pumping blood to other
parts of your body.
Pericardial mesothelioma is the least
common form of malignant mesothelioma. It
only accounts for 5 to 15% of all mesotheliomas.
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